Aug 2021 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Jakarta, Indonesia · On-site

• Director at Goto Financials' Indian Division.

Jan 2021 – May 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Jakarta, Indonesia · On-site

• Direct leadership over the Engineering, Product, and Data divisions of Gofin. Oversee Gofin’s core operations, encompassing consumer and merchant lending, insurance, and a holistic financial services platform. Led a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers with a team distributed across four key regions: Indonesia, Singapore, India, and China.

Jan 2021 – Apr 2021 · 3 mos

• As a Technical Advisor to the board provided strategic guidance and insights on technology-related matters.

Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr

• Served as the full-time Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Styletheory.co, the largest circular fashion e-commerce company in Southeast Asia (SEA). In this capacity, I had the responsibility of overseeing the technology, product, and data departments.

Jun 2019 – Present · 7 yrs · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

• Gias VC is at the forefront of investing in transformative AI-driven startups across Fintech, Consumer Tech, and Biotech sectors. We focus on visionary founders leveraging artificial intelligence to solve complex challenges and create groundbreaking solutions.
• Our geographic scope spans the innovation hubs of Southeast Asia and South Asia, as well as established tech ecosystems in the US, UK, and France. This diverse portfolio allows us to capitalize on global AI trends while tapping into emerging markets with high growth potential.

Dec 2017 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Jakarta, Indonesia

• As the Head of Engineering at OVO, I spearheaded the technological advancement and strategic direction of core financial services, encompassing Lending, Insurance, Investment, Banking, KYC, Core Services, and Credit Scoring. I led a dynamic team of 125 professionals spread across critical regions, including Singapore, Indonesia, India, and China. My leadership ensured seamless collaboration and robust technology solutions to drive the company's vision in the diverse and competitive financial services landscape. Further, my team’s work impacted various financial services products running in SEA.

Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 · 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• At Turtlemint.com, as a Principal Software Engineer, I spearheaded pivotal initiatives to overhaul the system architecture, ensuring it met the robust requirements necessary to support the launch and ongoing needs of the Turtlemint Pro business. My leadership in this capacity was instrumental in enhancing system scalability, performance, and resilience, facilitating seamless operations for our premier offerings. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I provided both architectural vision and hands-on contributions, ensuring that technology solutions not only aligned with, but also propelled our business objectives. My role demanded a deep understanding of our platform, the foresight to anticipate future challenges, and the expertise to design and implement scalable and efficient solutions.

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr · New York, United States

• In my role as Chief Technology Officer at Wally, I was at the helm of driving the technological vision and overseeing the execution of Wally 2.0, an evolution of our core product. Under my leadership, we pioneered the integration of machine learning capabilities, culminating in the development of Wally GPT, a cutting-edge personal financial management tool. This innovative approach positioned Wally as a leading financial management application, achieving top rankings on both iOS and Android platforms in the US and EU markets. My responsibilities encompassed setting strategic technological directions, liaising with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our solutions, all while maintaining a user-centric focus to enhance financial management experiences for our vast user base.

Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr · Mumbai Area, India

• As the Engineering Lead at Housing.com, I architected and developed a suite of integral services, focusing on establishing a sophisticated recommendation engine, relevance system, and segmentation system. These services were instrumental in enhancing user experience and streamlining property searches for our clientele. Additionally, I provided leadership and direction to a team of talented developers and data engineers, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimal performance in developing and enhancing the services above.

Aug 2013 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• As the Engineering Lead at BrowserStack, I researched, architected, and developed platforms vital to the company's core business, automation operations, and mobile ventures. Leveraging industry best practices, I ensured the creation of robust, scalable, and high-performing systems. Under my guidance, these platforms became pivotal in fortifying BrowserStack's standing as a global leader in web and app testing. Furthermore, I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that our technology solutions consistently exceeded customer expectations and set new benchmarks in browser testing environments.

Jan 2012 – Jul 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• As the founder of a stealth startup, I single-handedly navigated both the business and technical realms to develop a pioneering neural brain-machine interface tailored for the gaming domain. My innovative vision and relentless drive culminated in securing crucial funding from family and peers.

Jan 2008 – May 2011 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Roorkee, Utarakhand

• Worked on various internal and external tools used by students and administration at IIT Roorkee. Major focus areas were Alumni Network Service, Placement Service, Project Management Software, Internal Learning Software, Faculty Profiles, and College Website.